Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (QCF)

What will I learn?

This course is suitable for anyone qualified in there area of work that would wants to get involved with assessing in the working environment and the teaching/training environment.

Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment. Assess Occupational Competence in the Working Environment *Assess Vocational Skills, Knowledge and Understanding.

The understanding module, is delivered through the colleges VLE 'Turing'. Stidents work at their own pace through the tasks and these are marked by your tutor. The other units are assessed through observation. There is a requirement that you will have to shadow a qualified assessor in your own area of work.

This course is suitable for anyone qualified in there area of work that would wants to get involved with assessing in the working environment & the teaching/training environment.. This qualification replaces the A1 qualification.

What could I progress on to?

You can verify in your place of work, or progress onto a teaching qualification.

What could I progress on to?

You may wish to progress onto the Internal Verifier qualification or the Award in Education

Additional Course Details for 18/19

If you have any questions please contact Student Services on (01424) 458475 or if available use the Enquiry button.

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Help

Sometimes it can be difficult to decide the right level at which to study. The guide below will help you work which level is best for you.

Entry Level

These courses are for students who want to start progressing up the qualifications levels or have no previous qualifications.

Vocational Level 1

You must have a mixture of grades E to G at GCSE to study at this level.

Vocational Level 2

You must have two grade D's and two grade E's at GCSE or a relevant level 1 qualification to study at this level.

Vocational Level 3

These courses are equivalent to A levels, you must have at least four GCSE's at grade C or above or a relevant level 2 qualification.

A Levels

A levels are level 3 courses, you must have or expect 5 A-C grades at GCSE level including Maths and English.Foundation Degree and Degree Our university courses typically require a relevant level 3 qualification or 120 UCAS points.